In today’s episode of Yoga Solutions, I have the honor of hosting the inspiring Jaz Hines. Jaz is the visionary founder of the Amplify and Activate Summit, the pioneering event dedicated to highlighting and uplifting BIPOC and LGBTQ voices. This groundbreaking summit emphasized the powerful intersection of yoga, self-care, and social justice, redefining the practice as a catalyst for personal and collective empowerment.
Together, we explore the complexities of identity, the essence of yoga, and the transformative power of spiritual practices. Jaz shares her yoga journey, shedding light on critical issues of accessibility, inclusivity, and social justice, all while underscoring the importance of self-care and communal support.
[00:54] Drop-In Exercise
[02:04] Jaz's Personal Journey and Identity
[06:38] Yoga and Social Justice
[10:09] Amplify and Activate Conference
[14:21] Self-Care and Social Justice
[27:17] The Inspiration Behind Yoke Yoga
“Spirit is gangsta and we know that because of karma.”
“The practice of yoga is to listen to the subtle body because within there is the transformation.”
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Jaz has devoted her life to learning what it means to live as a liberated human being. A creative problem solver, they help people see opportunities to live out their goals and/or dreams in real time. jaz loves cooking, yoga, golf, and, In true Sagittarian style, travel. jaz resides in Charlotte, NC and resides in a House of Abundance with their partner, Moe, and 2 cats, Chanel and Amalis.
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Host, Yoga Solutions Podcast & Founder, Yoke Yoga
Susanna Barkataki (she/her) has been called “a trailblazing yoga leader and visionary for our times.” An Indian teacher building bridges in the West, she is known for her work in decolonizing and embracing the roots of yoga. She is the tech founder of Yoke Yoga, a free yoga app of micro practices for more peace in seconds. Bringing yoga socially to all people to help solve everyday problems at YokeYoga.com
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